This is a spoiler-free book review. Check back for my full (spoilers included) book report on The Ax. “There’s nothing out there but me and the competition and I have to beat the competition. I have to. Whatever it takes.” I’ve recently discovered a gift that I was unaware I possessed. Apparently I have the…… Continue reading Book Review: The Ax by Donald E. Westlake
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AITA? Being a Constructive Member of a Writer’s Group
A ritual I’ve adopted since reigniting my writing journey is attending a monthly peer critique workshop for writers to give and receive feedback on each other’s work. Roughly two weeks before our meeting interested participants are encouraged to send in a piece of work for everyone else’s review and when we show up we share…… Continue reading AITA? Being a Constructive Member of a Writer’s Group
Book Review: One of us Knows
Many of the bibliophiles I know like to plan their reading. Sometimes that means a month at a time, sometimes it means for the entire year, but always it’s a carefully curated selection of titles they are excited to embark on. One of my favorite things happens to be planning out my reading list and…… Continue reading Book Review: One of us Knows
Book Review: The Auctioneer
Rarely do I get to enjoy the feeling of reading something that feels like a hidden gem. Book marketing is a huuuuuge business so by the time I know about it, so does everyone else. That doesn’t say anything about the book’s merit, but it definitely feels cool to be able to introduce people to…… Continue reading Book Review: The Auctioneer
Book Review: A Creature Wanting Form
You ever read a book that truly makes you stop and examine the world around you? Luke O’Neil’s, A Creature Wanting Form, really did that for me. This was my first short-story anthology this year and it didn’t disappoint. You could say the theme is apocalypse – both pre and post end of the world…… Continue reading Book Review: A Creature Wanting Form
Book Review: When No One is Watching
A book has to be pretty special for my husband to hear me read a few snippets and decide to pick it up for himself. That’s exactly what happened with When No One is Watching by Alyssa Cole. However good you think this book will be, it’s better. Cole expertly weaves together a tale about…… Continue reading Book Review: When No One is Watching
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